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My name is Max!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Border Collie
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Pet ID
20107836

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This handsome boys name is Max! Max is a two-year-old Border Collie mix who had a rough start at life. He is mostly blind and had cataract surgery over the summer. Unfortunately post-surgery during a re-check of his eyes he is shown to have progressive retinal atrophy, which means his eyesight will continue to worsen, and once totally blind, he will need both eyes removed to eliminate the possibility of glaucoma. He is well adjusted to being blind, but has unfortunately shown reactivity to strangers, both human and animals. He is an intelligent dog with good food motivation and we are hoping in the right home he will be able to be worked with to reduce his issues with strangers. Ideally he should go to someone with a fenced in yard as he loves to play fetch and wrestle with his toys. Once he is comfortable with someone he does remember them and becomes a big, playful sweetheart. He is also excellent for his multiple daily eye medications. In the right home this boy shows promise to make someone a wonderful companion!



Please visit the following link on our website to learn about Second Chance's adoption process. http://www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/adoption.html

April 27, 2024, 12:24 pm
Shelter
Second Chance Animal Center

Contact info

Pet ID
20107836
Contact
Address
1779 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250
Donation
Donation can be made from our website

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

When you see an animal in our kennel or cattery that you are interested in, we will ask that you complete some paperwork (our "Adoption Application"). This paperwork must be completed first in order to minimize stress for you and the animals. Our process includes asking questions: asking for veterinary references-particularly when you have other animals at home. This is simply to protect the health of adoption candidates and the pets you already have.

You will have a counseling session with one of our knowledgeable staff members who will fill you in on the history and needs of that animal, and his feeding and exercise requirements. You can ask your counselor any questions about spaying or neutering, housetraining, obedience training, scratching (in cats), veterinary care, how to deal with fleas and ticks, and anything else you can think of.

If you are approved to adopt, you will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. This fee covers spaying or neutering, and the veterinary care, deworming and vaccines your pet has received at the shelter.

You can find the Adopter's Profile on our website.

Go meet their pets

Our shelter is located at 1779 VT Route 7A in Arlington, Vermont. The facility is a single-story building with parking in front. Look for out colorful logo out front. We are open to the public:
TUESDAY 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.;
WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.;
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We are closed Mondays, major holidays, and during severe weather conditions. To confirm we are open before visiting please give us a call at 802-375-2898

More about this shelter

We are a private, non-profit shelter located in Southern Vermont. We provide shelter for unwanted cats and dogs. We also provide spay/neuter assitance to those in financial need.